Director of Food and Nutrition Career Opportunity in Southern California

Director of Food & Nutrition career opportunity located in Southern California.

This hospital is an accredited 148-bed acute care hospital located in Southern California, ranking in the top 5% of more than 4,500 hospitals nationwide for clinical performance. The hospital has earned numerous quality distinctions, including:

• Patient Safety Excellence Award
• Women’s Health Excellence Award
• Distinguished Hospital Clinical Excellence Award

This hospital offers key services including heart care, emergency services, labor and delivery, surgical services, and more.

This hospital is a member of the Prime Healthcare Foundation — join an award-winning team of dedicated professionals committed to our core values of quality, compassion, and community.

The Director of Food & Nutrition oversees all food safety and nutritional care aspects of the Food and Nutrition Services Department, ensuring full compliance with federal, state, and other regulatory agencies. Key responsibilities include:

• Ensure the efficiency of food prepared in the department, considering food safety, nutritional adequacy, and appropriate patient nutritional care.
• Develop and enforce policies and procedures governing clinical services, food preparation, distribution and service, purchasing, and sanitation.
• Oversee safety practices, performance improvement initiatives, and staff education and development.

Education & Experience

• Registered Dietitian (RD) credential required (CMS).
• Bachelor’s Degree, preferably in Food & Nutrition or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience.
• Minimum two (2) years of experience in nutrition and food service management preferred.
• Food Safety Certification from an accredited organization (must be current and maintained).

This hospital offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package. Employees have the flexibility to tailor benefits to their individual needs. Our Total Rewards package includes, but is not limited to:

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Many additional Voluntary Benefit Options

Note: Benefits may vary based on collective bargaining agreement requirements and/or employment status (full-time vs. part-time).

A reasonable compensation estimate for this role, which includes estimated wages, benefits, and other forms of compensation, is $84,864.00 to $150,000.00 on an annualized basis. The exact starting compensation will be determined at the time of selecting an applicant for hire based on a wide range of factors, including but not limited to skillset, years of applicable experience, education, credentials, and licensure.

The Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. The Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories.

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